Edited by ReKasa Deen                                                                                                                                        May 17, 2010         
Vol. 2, Issue 19

Chamber In Motion
In This Issue
Member Savings
Census 2010
Business<2>Business Showcase
Professional Consultants Receive Update
S.E.E.D.S. Center Presentation
Reminder: Online Billing
Member News
Courtesy Tip of the Week
 E-mail Etiquette:
The Return Receipt feature of your e-mail software should only be used for important issues where it is critical to knowing the other side opened your e-mail. This feature if overused or used for general
day to day communications can be perceived  as intrusive. Make sure you use your discretion when utilizing this feature. Keep in mind opened or received does not
necessarily mean the party actually read your e-mail. Also, in most e-mail programs a request for a Return Receipt acknowledgement can simply be denied. Read more... 

 
Upcoming Events
Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings- May
17 Inspired by Elegance
   At the Chamber
   11 a.m.

Upcoming Events- May 20 Business After Hours-
Summit Pointe
   5-7 p.m. 
   Click here to RSVP

27 Member Crashers
   At the Chamber
   10 a.m.
 
June
2- Chamber 101
   8-9 a.m. 
   At the Chamber  
 
14- Georgia Chamber Power Lunch
   11:30 a.m. - 1p.m.
   Valdosta Country Club
   No Cost
   Click here to RSVP

Member<2>Member Savings
THINK B.I.G.
 
 
 
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Garden Café menu.
Census 2010
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Census 2010
Lowndes County
Participation Rate: 71%

For more information, visit www.census.georgia.gov
AT&T and Virtual World Technologies, Inc. Present the Business<2>Business Showcase
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A crowd of business people gathered for the 2010 Business<2>Business Showcase, May 13 at the Rainwater Conference Center. Nearly 70 vendors displayed their products and services at the event. Food was provided by Ahh David R.S.V.P., Covington's Dining & Catering, Hilton Garden Inn's Great American Grill and the Rainwater Conference Center.
 

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Ahh David R.S.V.P. was awarded "Best In Show" for its stunning display.
 

AT&T Virtual World Technologies

 
The event was sponsored by AT&T and Virtual World Technologies, Inc.
Professional Consultants Receive Mid-Year Update
Professional Consultants met at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center for lunch on May 11 to discuss this year's progress and what was ahead. So far in 2010, 17 hours of consultation have been provided.  The most requested consultation has been legal advice.  The mission of the Professional Consultants is to provide professional, meaningful assistance to entrepreneurs.  If you are interested in donating your time to be a professional consultant or if you would like to learn more about the program, contact Courtney Ruttinger.

PCP
Professional Consultants Phyllis Royal (Full Circle Marketing), Megan Smith (SmithBarnas & Associates) and Jacquelynn Buck (Jacquelynn Buck Photography) discuss business opportunities at the Professional Consultants Lunch at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center.
 
The S.E.E.D.S. Center is Coming to a Bank Near You!
 
The resources of the S.E.E.D.S. Center were presented to Citizens Community Bank lenders from each branch on May 12.  The S.E.E.D.S. Center is an entrepreneur resource center that provides assistance to start-up businesses as well as existing and expanding businesses.  If your bank is interested in the services of the S.E.E.D.S. Center and how they can assist you, contact Courtney Ruttinger to schedule your visit today!

CCB
REMINDER: Electronic Invoices and Statements
Going Green!Reminder: All Chamber members with e-mail addresses on file in the Chamber database now receive invoices and statements electronically. Please check your e-mail inboxes for all Chamber billing. If you have questions, contact Mike Stalvey. 
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